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The Supreme Court is only days into its new term, but there's already been a marked change. As CNN reports, "even in contentious cases, the justices haven't cut...

One 2017 study found the female justices were interrupted at disproportionate rates by male members of the high court, as well as by male lawyers arguing before them.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor told an audience Wednesday that recent changes in the format of oral arguments were instituted in part after studies emerged showing that female justices on the court were interrupted more by male justices and advocates.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor revealed the change was inspired by studies showing female justices faced more interruptions than their male peers

Justice Sonia Sotomayor made the revelation earlier this week.

One 2017 study found the female justices were interrupted at disproportionate rates by male members of the high court, as well as by male lawyers arguing before them.

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